tions of the country. When the nation-wide
protest was presented to the Rules Committee
it hurriedly decided to postpone the adoption
of the change for one year. It is worthy of
note that the dribble still is in the code.

The group at Des Moines, in its further dis-
cussions of basketball concluded that the
coaches should have a greater voice in the
game’s affairs and that the only way to obtain
it was by united effort. Action on this con-
clusion resulted in the appointment of a com-
mittee to enlist the support of coaches in other
sections in the formation of a national organi-
zation; to draft a preliminary constitution ;
and to arrange for the first convention.

Evolved Into a National Association

Through the efforts of this committee the
first annual convention was held in Chicago
in 1929 at which time officers were elected, a
constitution adopted, and general policies
agreed upon. These policies are outlined in
the statement of objects in the constitution.

A report presented at this meeting showed
that the make-up of the Joint Basketball Rules
Committee was not representative of all sec-
tions cof the United States. Acting on this
information the Association requested all in-
terested organizations to aid in correcting the
situation. As a result basketball is now gov-
erned by the National Basketball Rules Com-
mittee which is composed of authorities from
every section.

Since 1928 annual conventions have been held
in which all phases of basketball have been
discussed. The year, date and presiding officer
at these meetings have been:

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